1961 AC Cobra vs. 1982 Volvo 360
To start off, 1982 Volvo 360 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,265 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1982 Volvo 360. (101 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1982 Volvo 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Volvo 360 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1961 AC Cobra.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volvo 360. (163 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volvo 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1982 Volvo 360 | |
| Make | AC | Volvo |
| Model | Cobra | 360 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |
